An economic study of Egyptian fish production with a special focus on cartilaginousfish

Abstract

The seafood sector in Egypt is considered one of the most important economic sectors due to its importance for food security and economic development. To achieve its objectives, the research relied on the use of descriptive and quantitative economic analysis methods in a manner appropriate to the subject of study in interpreting and describing variables. The research relied mainly on secondary data from statistical bulletins. The published annual publications of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation are included in the records of the General Authority for the Development of Fish Resources and the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, in addition to some references, theses and scientific research on this subject of research. The focus is on examining the evolution of the quantity and value of the annual cartilaginous fish catch from the Egyptian marine fishery. The aim of the research is to analyze the economics of Egyptian fish production with a focus on cartilaginous fish. We have made several recommendations to achieve the development and advancement of Egypt's natural resources, lakes and fish farming sector, which will contribute to solving the issues raised in this research.